rhabdo-

1. a combining form meaning “rod,” “wand,” used in the formation of compound words:

   rhabdomyoma.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhabdo-¹

Combining form representing Greek rhábdos rod, wand

Example Sentences

This parent said their child was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis, or rhabdo, a serious medical condition where overworked muscle tissue breaks down and releases a harmful protein into the bloodstream.

From Washington Times

The protein is known to cause kidney damage, but rhabdo is treatable if caught early.

From Washington Times

Ue kept the IV fluids going and looked for a reason for the worst case of rhabdo she had ever seen.

From New York Times

In search of an answer, she turned to the medical literature and found a paper describing two young people who, like her patient, developed severe rhabdo after a moderate workout.

From New York Times

“My initial thought is that it’s probably a bad muscle strain,” Raizman recalled, “or that he might be getting a little rhabdo” from overuse.

From Washington Post